[HTML][HTML] High prevalence of low HDL cholesterol concentrations and mixed hyperlipidemia in a Mexican nationwide survey
CA Aguilar-Salinas, G Olaiz, V Valles, JMR Torres… - Journal of lipid …, 2001 - ASBMB
The prevalence of lipid abnormalities revealed in a survey done in 417 Mexican cities is
described. Information was obtained on 15,607 subjects, aged 20 to 69 years. In this report,
only samples obtained after a 9-to 12-h fast were included (2,256 cases: 953 men and 1,303
women). The population is representative of Mexican urban adults. Mean lipid
concentrations were: cholesterol, 4.80 mmol/l; triglycerides, 2.39 mmol/l; HDL cholesterol,
1.00 mmol/l; and LDL cholesterol, 3.06 mmol/l. The most prevalent abnormality was HDL …
described. Information was obtained on 15,607 subjects, aged 20 to 69 years. In this report,
only samples obtained after a 9-to 12-h fast were included (2,256 cases: 953 men and 1,303
women). The population is representative of Mexican urban adults. Mean lipid
concentrations were: cholesterol, 4.80 mmol/l; triglycerides, 2.39 mmol/l; HDL cholesterol,
1.00 mmol/l; and LDL cholesterol, 3.06 mmol/l. The most prevalent abnormality was HDL …